Fiction
By Judy King. "One day of liberation is worth a lifetime of struggle." After three decades of absence, Agnes is back in the land of her birth and upbringing, Australia. While her ageing, self-absorbed mother's request serves as the catalyst, Agnes carries her compelling reasons for
Fiction
By Mona Awad. From her earliest memories, Belle has harboured an unsettling fixation on her skin and endless skincare tutorials. When her estranged mother, Noelle, passes away under mysterious circumstances, Belle returns to Southern California. She's burdened with her mother's substantial debts and haunted by unanswered
Fiction
By Christina Dalcher. A hot new release... Justine Boucher, a prosecutor, has made just a single plea for the death penalty in her career, a plea rooted in a particularly brutal murder case. However, in making this decision, she unwittingly staked her own life on the line. This is because,
Fiction
By Emily Stone. It's time! 🎄❄️ Halloween has come and gone, and I've donned my cosy, chunky knitwear. Scarves are making their appearance, and we're fully immersed in the hot chocolate season. Christmas markets are peeking over the horizon, accompanied by the delightful aroma of
Fiction
By Cary J Hansson. Helen Winters can't ignore the persistent ache in her heart. One cherished friend faces a jarring diagnosis, while another tread lightly following a heated argument, leaving this vivacious fifty-year-old yearning for the familiarity of their decades-long bond. When an opportunity for a group trip
Non-Fiction
By Dr Pragya Agarwal. Hysterical by Dr Pragya Agarwal is all about exploding the myth of gendered emotions. Agarwal's exploration of the evolution of emotional language exposes the Western-centric viewpoint that underlies our understanding of emotions. At its core, this book advocates for a fundamental shift in societal
Fiction
By Nolwenn Le Blevennec. "Because, when life subjects you to the same pain again and again, discovering it's your own fault is unbearable" This tale delves into the complexities of two affairs. In As The Eagle Flies, the protagonist has shared her life with Igor for
Non-Fiction
By Shane McCrae. A Memoir of a Kidnapping. At just eighteen months old, Shane McCrae's life took a dramatic turn when he was separated from his parents and relocated to suburban Texas. Born to a mother of white heritage and a father of Black descent, his maternal grandparents,
Non-Fiction
By Michelle Obama. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Going high is about learning to keep the poison out and the power in.” Michelle Obama's new book, The Light That We Carry, is a follow-on to her first book “Becoming”. This book is designed as a powerful beacon of positivity that shines a light
Celebrations
From Canongate. I was thrilled and ecstatic to find out that Canongate has chosen me as the Influencer of the Month for their October newsletter! 🎃 I've been quite discreet about my book blogging, and not many are aware of it. However, lately, some incredible opportunities have come my
Non-Fiction
By Lisa Dart. An Uncovering Of Trauma. When Jenny was just four years old, a terrifying incident unfolded that left her profoundly frightened. Her recollection of the event remains fragmented, consisting of fleeting glimpses: flashing blue lights, an elephant-footed umbrella stand, and an unspeakable element that haunts her memories. One
Non-Fiction
By David Allott. Facing the hard truth of "dementia care". One in every 14 people aged 65+ have dementia, that’s around 900,000 people, and the numbers are increasing rapidly every year David and Margaret's story, sadly, mirrors the experiences of many. Margaret's